RPD CLINICAL - MOUTH PREPARATION & MASTER IMPRESSION Flashcards
what are the 4 stages to a restorative treatment plan
immediate
hygienic (prepatory)
correct
maintenance
what is the immediate stage
the patient presents with an issue on the day and treatment is done to solve the problem on the day as well, after this is done we start the planning
what is the hygienic phase
this is where we establish periodontal health, diet, creating good habits, smoking cessation etc
it is when we assess motivation
which stage does RPD fit in
corrective
what are the stages in RPD construction
primary impressions primary jaw registration (if required) mounted, surveyed study casts design denture tooth prep and master impressions jaw reg trial delivery review
what does the primary impressions allow us to do
o This helps us in the diagnosis
o It allows us to see if there is a lack of space
o It allows us to look at the whole mouth using the cast from the primary impression to help plan the treatment plan and partial denture design
when is a primary jaw registration not required
o If enough teeth are present that the occlusion is obvious then a primary jaw registration is not required
when is a jaw registration required
when casts can’t be hand articulated
need to ask the lab to make primary record blocks which you can pop in the patient and record how the teeth meet and at what height in the patient and then you can mount it onto the articulator
what does surveying the study casts allow
allows us to determine undercuts/change the path of insertion
allows you to see where you can prep
what does the trial consist of
trial of the framework
trial of the teeth
what does mouth preparation consist of
- Initial prosthetic treatment
- Surgery
- Periodontal treatment
- Orthodontic treatment
- Fixed prosthodontic treatment and endodontics
- Tooth preparation
what does the initial prosthetic treatment involve
Initial prosthetic treatment may involve modification of an existing denture or provision of an interim prosthesis as a preparation for the definitive course of treatment.
what does the initial prosthetic treatment consist of
repairs and additions
temporary relines
occlusal adjustment
treatment of denture stomatitis
what does repairs and additions consist of
o Replacing clasps/rests
o Replacing detached teeth
o Connectors to hold together fractured dentures
o Addition/extension of flanges
what do temporary relines consist of
The acrylic base of an RPD may be relined temporarily where loss of fit has resulted in instability or mucosal injury
how is the temporary relining carried out
in the mouth using either soft or hard materials
why are temporary relines good for mucosal inflammation present
the cushioning effect of the short-term soft materials (tissue conditioners) is an advantage in that it distributes the load more evenly and thus promotes healing.
what should be taken into account when using hard reline materials for temporary relining
If a hard reline material is being used it is important to appreciate that it could flow into undercut areas around the teeth and that consequently the timing of removal of the denture from the mouth is critical. Failure to remove the denture before curing is complete will result in the denture being locked into place.
why should those with short term soft tissue materials for their temporary reline be given specific instructions
how to clean the lining as some of the things commonly used to clean it result in rapid deterioration of the lining will occur
why is occlusal adjustment carried out
occlusal deterioration
why does occlusal detororiation occurs
o The most common occlusal deterioration in dentures that have been worn for many years is loss of occlusal contact resulting from a combination of occlusal wear and sinking of the denture following alveolar resorption
why is correction of occlusion desirable before constructing the replacement dentures
as adaptive mandibular posture and mucosal inflammation resulting from this deterioration are likely to interfere with successful treatment
what is denture stomatitis
o Denture stomatitis is a diffuse inflammation of denture-bearing mucosa often of multiple aetiology
what are the most common causes of denture stomatitis
Overgrowth of the fungus candidia albicans encouraged by poor denture hygiene and mechanical trauma from the denture
Systemic conditions such as diabetes, hematinic deficiency, including broad-spectrum antibiotics, steroids and cytotoxic agents may predispose to denture stomatitis
when should treatment of denture stomatitis occur
should be carried out before working impressions are obtained because of associated mucosal swelling
what initiates the inflammation in denture stomatitis
o Toxins produced by the candida cells left on the denture surface by deficient hygiene measures, together with trauma from the denture, initiate an inflammatory reaction.
what does thinning of the mucosa result in in denture stomatitis
Thinning of the mucosa results in increased permeability and escape of inflammatory exudate. The exudate, together with desquamated mucosal cells, forms a favourable nutrient medium, which promotes the growth of candida albicans.
what is the impact of a high sucrose diet on the exudate in denture stomatitis
this exudate, and the sucrose rich diet, which may result from the dietary selection sometimes associated with the wearing of dentures, may contribute to the condition by increasing the adhesiveness of the candida cells, and thus encouraging the formation of denture plaque
what happens as candida proliferates
As candida proliferation occurs, the rate of production of these potent toxins by the micro-organisms increases. The passage of these toxins into the tissues is facilitated by the thinning and increased permeability of the mucosa.
why do anti candida antibodies not reach the candida cells
Anti candida antibody is secreted in parotid saliva but the denture base may restrict access of antibody to the candida cells
how should the patient be advised to clean their denture
use a small headed medium multi-tufted toothbrush which gives good access to all parts of the denture and good adaptability to the surface
what should the cleaning agent be for acrylic resin
low abrasiveness